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Pen Freak

What makes me a pen freak? The fact that I know the difference between a calligraphy pen and a fountain pen. The fact that I know what the difference is between a roller ball and ball point pen. That  I know what makes Parker pens awesome and even if it is a knock off. Yes, […] Read more…

Joined Ladies of Letterpress

When I was a child, I visited a local museum in Lancaster that had a great letterpress history exhibit, or so I remember. I also remember it being TERRIBLY boring. I would have preferred to watch cupcakes cooling on a window sill. I went back a year when I was getting back into letterpressing and […] Read more…

Paper Grooves Bespoke Letterpress Design

Finding the perfect paper has been an adventure, that ended with the same paper I started with. There is nothing like cotton paper. It behaves a little like fabric. It`s temperamental and moody. I love it! So I decided to play with the Crane`s. This magnificent paper is not only a staple of any letterpress […] Read more…

They Want Effect

A few years ago, I met Mr. Retro. Mr. Retro is king of retro digital washes. I spent good money (actually I begged hubby and he got it) trying to achieve that old magazine look with his filters. I searched high and low, and only Mr. Retro could do this. What`s so great about it? It will make […] Read more…

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